How to Treat a UTI Without Antibiotics

Do you suffer from recurring UTI's, or know someone who does?  UTI (Urinary tract infection)  studies show that around 60% of women suffer from recurring bladder infections.  I have suffered from them practically my whole life.  I have five sisters.  Most of them struggle on a regular basis as well.  For years I have taken antibiotics every time I get an infection.  For me, these infections come on quickly, usually in less than an hour.  When this happens I drop everything and beeline it to the closest Instacare.  It is hugely disrupting, upsetting and painful.  I have even had to have doctors call  in prescriptions for me to take on vacations and camping trips in case an infections should crop up.

Besides the inconvenience of these emergencies, it is also not good for the body to take antibiotics so often.  Many antibiotics have unwanted side-effects, resistance can build up, and the killing of good bacteria or flora of the body as well as the bad, putting the body out of balance for prolonged periods of time.  I recently read an article from the Mayo clinic outlining the risks of taking antibiotics too frequently.

After years of taking antibiotics multiple times per year, one of my sisters told me she had discovered a way to treat UTIs without antibiotics.  I was instantly interested.  She gave me a recipe for an aloe vera drink to be taken for 1-2 days when symptoms start to manifest.  I went out and got a giant aloe vera plant immediately.  The first couple of times I tried this method it totally worked.  Then...... it stopped working.  It would hold the symptoms at bay, but it no longer cured the infections for me.  I still had to get an antibiotic, just not quite as urgently.  Nevertheless, this experience opened my mind to the possibility that a UTI could possibly be cured in ways other than antibiotics, and I spent the next several years searching for any such solutions.  The internet surprisingly was of very little help.

Eventually another of my sisters told me that taking Alka Seltzer cures her UTIs.  Crazy, right? I tried it.  Though it works for her, it only held mine at bay. But it worked well enough for me to put off getting an antibiotic until it was convenient within a short 24 hour period.

Eventually I was led to oils and holistic methods, which, being a nurse, I never thought I would turn to.  Surprisingly, I have actually had success with this method!  Since spring I have successfully cured 3 UTIs without antibiotics. I am so thrilled with this success that I want to share it with you! 

I have no idea why some methods work for some people but not for others, so here is a list of all the possible things that may work for you.  Try different things and find the combination that works for you. (listed from easiest things to try first to more involved methods)

1. Alka Seltzer: Take 1 Alka Seltzer dissolved in water when symptoms occur, and one right before bed so it can sit in your bladder all night.  Take one more as needed.  If this method is going to work, it will by this point.

2. Aloe Vera drink:
Three large aloe vera leaves (YouTube how to cut and gut if needed)
Two Tbsp lemon juice
Three Tbsp honey
Water/ice to make 6 cups total
Blend all in blender and drink this throughout the day.  May need to make a batch/day for 2-3 days.  Again, if this method is going to work, it will by this point.

3.  DoTerra oils: (DoTerra brand specifically because it has no additives/fillers and is more concentrated/pure than other brands)  *Independent studies about this available upon request.
In an empty gel capsule add 3 drops each of oregano, tea tree and lemon oils.  Take these oils 4-5 times per day.  You can put the oils directly on your tongue, but they are very unpleasant to take straight.  Gel capsules are very inexpensive and much more pleasant to use.  Do this method for 10-16 days or until you feel the infection is gone.

4.  Goldenseal/Silver spray combination.
Again, you will need gel capsules.

Drop 1 dropper-ful of this specific Goldenseal liquid into a gel capsule.  Take this 3-4 times per day. Also spray 10 sprays of this specific silver spray directly into your mouth 3-4 times per day.  (do not eat or drink for 5 minutes after spray) Use this combination for up to 6 weeks, or until you feel you no longer need them.  The amount of times per day can be decreased as time progresses.  If you are not sure, just do 6 weeks.

5.  Here is the most complicated method.  I have had to do this extreme combination only once, and I'm going to warn you now, it is pretty involved, and feels somewhat overwhelming and consuming at first until you adjust to the routine for the duration. 

*First, take 2 dissolved alka seltzer tablets.  May take AZO (pyridium over-the-counter for bladder pain.  Do not take pyridium on an empty stomach.  Believe me, I have done this and throwing up this bitter pill is one of the worst things I have ever done.  Also, it turns your urine bright orange.)

*Rub on your lower abdomen moring and night: a combination of DoTerra oregano, tea tree oil, lemon, lemongrass, onguard and thyme.  This is easiest if you combine them in a roller bottle.  You can add equal amounts of about 30 drops of each to the roller bottle for ongoing use.

*Apply to bottoms of feet morning and night:  1 drop of oregano oil to 10 drops of coconut oil or fractionated coconut oil and   (Oregano is a natural bacteriocide)

*Take a gel cap of 3 drops each of oregano, tea tree and lemon oils 3-5 times per day.

*Take the ACS 200 Extra Strength Colloidal silver spray (pictured above) 10 sprays in the mouth 4 times per day, not eating or drinking for 5 minutes after application. (easiest if you do it the same number of times as the last step, and at the same time)

*Take Natures Answer Goldenseal Extract drops (pictured above) 1 dropperful in capsule 3-4 times per day. (easiest if you do it the same number of times as the last step, and at the same time)

*Alter your diet to sugar free and dairy free for the duration of the infection.

*Drink half your body weight in ounces every day. 

*During bathing, wash peri-area with combination of liquid soap, 10 drops coconut oil, 2 drops oregano, 2 drops tea tree, 2 drops lemon, mixed in hand until lathers, then lathered in peri-area.

*You may also want to consider taking Prescript Assist specifically, a pro-biotic daily.

All of the products mentioned are available on Amazon.  DoTerra oils are cheaper directly on their website, DoTerra.com, especially if you pay the $35 membership fee  per year, or even better,  join a team to get even more perks from joining.  (I can give you more info on how to get the most out of your membership should you choose this route)

If all of these methods fail, you may have to break down and get an antibiotic.  I did have to do this once since I started using natural methods.  Some bacteria are nastier and harder to get rid of than others.

If you are someone who struggles with these unpleasant infections, may I suggest that you be proactive and procure the needed supplies ahead of time, so that when the crisis hits, you are prepared and ready for action!  Yes!